Run theharvester from ChatGPT or Claude
Gather materials from public sources (for pen testers). With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run theharvester on your own computer and read what it prints.
Works on
- MacWorks
Homebrew has a ready-made build; the AI can install it with
brew install theharvester. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If theharvester has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About theharvester
- Version
- 4.11.1
- License
- GPL-2.0-only
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 5,022 · #1,221 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- www.edge-security.com
- Install
brew install theharvester
Try asking
“Install theharvester with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read theharvester --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update theharvester and tell me what changed”
Depends on
certifi · cffi · libyaml · pydantic · python@3.15
Questions
Can ChatGPT run theharvester on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs theharvester there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install theharvester first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install theharvester for you.
Is it safe?
A new computer starts read-only: running commands is turned on per computer, and BCD reaches only the folders you allow.
Try it on your computer
BCD connects ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps to your own Mac, Windows or Linux computer. One computer is free, with 20,000 tool calls a month and no card.
Program data from Homebrew, updated 2026-11-11. Installs are Homebrew's installs on request over the last 365 days.